The 2021 international signing period began today, and according to MLB.com reporter Jesse Sanchez, the Royals have signed one of the top shortstops. Sanchez reports the Royals have signed Daniel Vazquez to a $1.5 million bonus out of the $5.899 million the Royals can spend on international signings in this period.
Sanchez compares his build to “a young Fernando Tatis, Jr.” and MLB.com ranks him as the #12 international prospect in this period. Sanchez writes:
He projects to be an everyday shortstop with a plus hit tool and average power in the big leagues one day.